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- 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
About Dr. Berner
Ruth M. Berner, MD practices emergency medicine in Bellingham, WA. Ruth is a 1990 graduate of University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ruth provided 396 services to 351 patients. The services billed most often include amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen, detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093752347.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (360) 734-5400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2901 SQUALICUM PKWY
Bellingham, WA 98225
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bites & Stings
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye Care
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
Skin & Infections
Urinary & Bladder
Women's Health
Abdomen & Digestion
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Blood & Circulation
Breathing
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Environmental
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Spine & Back
Urinary & Kidney
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
Ear, Nose & Throat
Eye & ENT
Heart & Diagnostics
Imaging & Diagnostics
Injections & Vaccines
Kidney Care
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
Orthopedics
Poisoning & Toxicology
Specialized Care
Stroke & Vascular
Toxicology
Women's Health
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Digestive Care
Eye Care
Heart Care
Orthopedic Procedures
Supportive Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
396 services · 351 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
58 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
28 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | Lab test | 87635 |
75 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus | Lab test | 87400 |
74 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
38 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
37 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87430 |
31 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
29 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other emergency physicians at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other emergency physicians in Bellingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Connecticut School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Connecticut School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Berner?
Dr. Berner is an emergency physician in Bellingham, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Berner's address?
Dr. Berner is listed at 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Berner?
The number on file is (360) 734-5400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Berner?
Dr. Berner's National Provider Identifier is 1093752347. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Berner train?
Dr. Berner attended University of Connecticut School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Berner have?
Dr. Berner has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Berner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Berner performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Berner's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Berner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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